Cacao is an incredible superfood with so many benefits overflowing from its natural state. My favorite benefit from cacao is the belief that cacao supports the heart in a literal, metaphysical, and spiritual sense (Wolfe, 2009). Cacao is known to reconnect us to the intuition of Mother Nature. It is a very grounding substance. Yes!
The more measurable benefits are as follows:
- Antioxidants- highest concentration of antioxidants of any food in the world
- Magnesium- number one source, increases brain power, strong bowel movements, and muscle relaxation
- Iron- one serving contains 314% the RDA of this oxygen-carrying protein
- Chromium-balances blood sugar
- Manganese- assists in oxygenation of blood
- Zinc- immunity, sexual fluids, skin health
- Copper- immunity
- Vitamin C- immunity
- Omega-6 Fatty Acids- healthy omega that helps balance overall intake
- Phenylethylamine (PEA)- chemical naturally present when we fall in love
- Anandamide- natural endorphin
- Tryptophan- a powerful mood-enhancing nutrient
- Serotonin- the primary neurotransmitter in the human body
- Fiber- smooth and regular bowel movements
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A real cacao plant I saw in Miami |
Where to start? Here are some basic and quick recipes to get cacao (the raw, unadulterated version of cocoa) into your diet (recipes from Wolfe, 2009):
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